astraboy

chain snapped on my (push) bike today. does anyone know how to put it back together or do I need to buy a new one?
cheers in advance,
astraboy.

Mark Miwurdz

Probably best to buy a new one but it does depend where it's broken. If it's the join link that's gone, get a new one of those (only a couple of quid) and away you go.

Anywhere else, treat yourself to a new one.

Cheers
Kav

super_si

Id say new one, but i put a temporary link in mine. Just got an old chain and matched up links.

Si

Luke

If you add links from an old chain make sure its the same speed size.....ie 7 ,8 or 9.

TopBanana

You need a special link removing / inserting tool

Chelsie-Bun

sorry i do know the place there all made and you could get one there cheeper then the shops maybe.

Renolds Chains some where in Stockport Manchester

chel xxx

cw42

iTrader: (1)

If you can't fix it, and you have to buy a new chain, bear in mind if the drivetrain is old, then the new chain WILL slip on the old cassette and front chainrings, which you will also need to replace. If you can't be **** replacing that lot, and it can run into the ££££'s then try reducing the size of the chain by taking out the damaged links, and joining again where it's not damamged.
If you take it to your LBS, they will recommend a new chain, and then charge you again for all the other bits that I mentioned above!
Chris.

Guinness

iTrader: (1)

You want to get a new bike you tight git,it's got no brakes for gods sake

astraboy

brakes are for jessies mate.
cheers for the replies chaps, anyone know where i can get a link removal thingy then?
astraboy.

dazc2

Your local bike shop!